US Bridges

LA0128 over Wturkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.70 Miles from Junct. LA · Structure no. 582101700102701

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0128 over Wturkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0128 over Wturkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0128
CrossesWturkey Creek
Location2.70 Miles from Junct. LA
RouteState Highway 128
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.03684, -91.7552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0128 over Wturkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0128 over Wturkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0128 over Wturkey Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0128 over Wturkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0128 over Wturkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.